Systems Engineer

We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing Systems Engineers. You will be making a real and immediate contribution to UK national security and defence, developing and delivering operational capabilities in the Cyber, Cryptography and Operational Technology domains.
Day-to-day, you’ll be providing high quality, independent technical advice to a wide range of customers, in support of their major acquisition programmes, and for developing our own range of world-leading products.
  
Salary: £45- £85k per annum (various roles)
Location: Malvern or Cheltenham- hybrid (4 days per week onsite; 1-day WFH)
Working hours: 37 per week
Requirements:  active enhanced DV clearance
  
Your responsibilities will include:

Technically supporting the planning and management of acquisition, research or product development activity, or leading small projects.
Analysing requirements and translating them into logical system requirements and constraints
Supporting the technical design and decision-making phase of projects
Supporting the V&V phase of projects
Supporting project teams as a solution develops to ensure its continuing compliance to requirement   
Essential experience of the Systems Engineer:

Ability to understand and analyse business needs (Operational User / Mission Needs)
Ability to work with and support other Project/Systems Engineering and Subject Matter Experts to develop detailed designs and planning
Solid Systems Engineering knowledge, MBSE experience desirable
Knowledge of Cryptography (Crypt-Key), Vulnerability Research, Cyber Defence, or Cyber Exercising highly desirable   
Essential qualifications for the Systems Engineer:

Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or technical discipline, or proven experience working in an equivalent engineering role
Intention to join/membership of appropriate professional body   
Our Client values difference and they don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then they would like to hear from you. 
  
Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
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